Anatidae Collection (page 26)

Anas rubripes, American black duck
Plate 302 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Anas clypeata, northern shoveler
Plate 327 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Bucephala islandica, Barrows goldeneye
Plate 403 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Mergus serrator, red-breasted merganser
Plate 401 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Branta bernicla, brent goose
Plate 391 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Tadorna cristata, crested shelduck
Watercolour by Shigeru Kobayashi (c. 1920)

Anser brachyhynchus, pink-footed goose
Watercolour and ink by John Gould (c. 1865). An example of a prelliminary work by Gould in preparation for an illustration which would be published in one of his books

USA, Oregon, Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens, drake Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)

Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Mute swan cygnet, Cygnus olor, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Two Mallard drakes (Anas platyrhynchos) and a duck approaching on grass, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Australian Shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides) adult female, swimming on lake in parkland, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Rosy-billed Pochard (Netta peposaca) adult male, calling and swimming (captive)

Grey Teal (Anas gracilis) adult pair, roosting at edge of lake in parkland, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Pochard duck (Aythya ferina) splashing in the water. This diving duck is found throughout northern Europe from the British Isles to Russia

Fulvous whistling duck (Dendrocygna bicolor) resting in long grass by the edge of a body of water. This duck feeds mainly at night on seeds and aquatic plants

White-faced whistling duck (Dendrocygna viduata). This duck is mainly found in sub-Saharan Africa and South America. It feeds on seeds and aquatic plants and, as its name implies

USA, Oregon, Portland. Waterfowl in Columbia Slough silhouetted at sunrise with Mt. Hood in distance

Pacific Black Duck - preening after bathing in a suburban swimming pool. Three subspecies from Indonesia, Australia
EL-1933 Pacific Black Duck - preening after bathing in a suburban swimming pool. Australia Anas superciliosa Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brow Teal / New Zealand Teal - Crtically endangered, Maori name is Pateke
MAB-477 Brow Teal / New Zealand Teal - Crtically endangered, Maori name is Pateke Tiritiri Matangi island near Auckland New Zealand Anas chlorotis Once widespread numbers have been steadily declining

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Anatidae: A Fascinating World of Waterfowl From the elegant Cygnus atratus, also known as the black swan, to the graceful Mute swan (Cygnus olor) with its adorable cygnets gliding on water at Woodwalton Fen in Cambridgeshire, Anatidae encompasses a diverse array of avian wonders. Witnessing Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) soaring through the sky during a breathtaking sunset at Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT is an awe-inspiring sight that leaves you spellbound. But it's not just about majestic swans; Anatidae introduces us to intriguing species like Corythosaurus and their unique features. The vibrant plumage of Aix galericulata, commonly known as mandarin duck, adds a splash of color to any landscape. Meanwhile, the striking appearance of Alopochen aegyptiaca or Egyptian goose demands attention wherever it goes. In North America's Grand Teton National Park lies a small lake where Calypte anna, Annas hummingbird flits around with unmatched agility and grace. This serene location serves as a sanctuary for various Anatidae species from all corners of the globe. The Mandarin duck (Aix sponsa), originally introduced to the UK, showcases its captivating beauty in both male and female forms. As winter sets in Uitkerkse fields come alive with ducks silhouetted against stunning sunsets while flying overhead. Life isn't always tranquil for these water-loving creatures though; witness the fierce defense displayed by Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) females protecting their nests from arctic foxes—a testament to their unwavering dedication towards ensuring future generations thrive. Finally, we find ourselves in Hokkaido, Japan during February when three magnificent Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) gracefully descend for a landing.